Faculty Kudos, February 2026
Amit Bhatnagar, professor of marketing, received the RAPSIG Noble/Grewal/Gundlach Mentoring Award at the 2026 American Marketing Association (AMA) winter conference in Madrid.
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Alumni News, February 2026
Deepak Arora (’22 EMBA) received the 2026 UWM Alumni Association Impact Award for his wearable devices that scans environments for danger and alerts caregivers about potential accidents before they happen. He is the founder and CEO of Wearable Technologies. Tou …
Faculty Kudos, January 2026
Dijo Alexander, professor of finance, information technology management, secured a partnership with Microsoft for the College to be one of six partner schools in Project Bayfield – a community-first AI program. The College will be designated as the “Applied AI” …
Alumni News, January 2026
Steve Everett (’18 EMBA) was named president of the L.T. Hampel Corp. He was twice named a Wisconsin Titan 100 by Titan CEO, a program recognizing the state’s top CEOs and C-level executives. Estevan Longoria (‘22 BBA – Marketing), founder …
Lubar Students Learn How Data and Analytics Drive Decisions at Northwestern Mutual
Real world connections are a key part of how the Lubar College of Business prepares students for meaningful careers. By bringing industry professionals directly into the classroom, the College helps students see how data, analytics, and innovation are applied every …
Emerging Ventures Take the Stage at Ignite Startup Accelerator Showcase
Innovation begins with listening closely to real problems and building solutions that customers truly need. That idea was central at the Ignite Startup Accelerator Showcase, where founders from the 2025-26 cohort shared how their ventures are gaining traction and moving …
Executive George Oliver Shares Leadership Lessons with Stock Analysis Students
George Oliver, former chairman and CEO of Johnson Controls, recently spoke to students in the College’s Business Company Stock Analysis class, offering a real-world look at corporate leadership and transformation. Oliver traced his career from early roles at GE to …
Sprecher CEO Sharad Chadha Talks Product, People, and Purpose at UWM Fireside Chat
How do you grow a hometown favorite while staying true to what made it special? Sharad Chadha, CEO and owner of Sprecher Brewing Company since 2020, shared his perspective during a recent fireside chat, held in partnership with the UWM …
Bradley Lecture: Nobel Laureate Doug Diamond Explores How Mortgage Policy Shapes Financial Crises
Mortgage decisions shape far more than individual home purchases. They influence how banks manage risk, how interest rate changes affect the economy, and how financial stress can spread during periods of uncertainty. In a Bradley Distinguished Lecture, Nobel Prize winning …
Spotlight on Student Success: Elizabeth Enoch
Accounting student Elizabeth Enoch is gaining global experience through KPMG’s highly competitive Global Advantage Program. Selected from a large pool of top candidates, Elizabeth earned her spot by completing a rigorous application and essay. Only a handful of students from …